Is there any way to get videos from my Sony Handycam to my MacBook?

I just found out today about how the Handycam (which uses MiniDV) uses a firewire cable, while the MacBook doesn't have a firewire port. Obviously this is a problem. I am exceedingly new to Apple. I need a simple answer as to whether there is ANYTHING I can do, even if roundabout, to get the material I have on Mini-DV tapes onto the MacBook.
Also, if this is going to be a real problem, is there a different type of camcorder I should look at buying instead of my (practically brand new...) Handycam?
Thanks

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
If you need Firewire look at the new (early 2009) white Macbook it has Firewire. (and the new NVIDIA graphics.)
http://www.apple.com/macbook/white/
Thousands of computer peripherals use Firewire, with more coming out all the time.
Also, if this is going to be a real problem, is there a different type of camcorder I should look at buying
Maybe, A USB camcorder.
USB camcorders use formats that use high compression to store the video files thereby lowering quality. This may be good enough to give you "decent footage" if so, then you won't have a problem using a USB camcorder. However I have never been happy with the quality that a USB camcorder provides (they always look grainy to me).
A Firewire miniDV tape cam will give you lossless quality video and is best for any editing purposes (iMovie, Final Cut etc.). So without Firewire make sure you get a chance to try out any USB camcorder before you buy.

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